Prepare to fall in love with this recipe just like I did—the salmon is bursting with flavor! It’s stuffed with a delightful mixture of spinach, cream cheese, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then perfectly broiled in the oven for about 13-14 minutes. Every bite is a melty, savory delight.
Creamy Spinach Stuffed Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of salmon each about 4-6 ounces
- 4 ounces 1/2 cup of softened cream cheese
- 1 cup of fresh spinach chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic mashed
- 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
For the seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
Instructions
- Make a slit or pocket in each piece of salmon, about 3/4 of the way through, making sure not to cut all the way.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, mashed garlic, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
- Fill each slit in the salmon with the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it’s packed in well.
- Mix together the seasoning ingredients and rub them onto each piece of salmon.
- Place the stuffed salmon pieces in a greased oven-safe skillet (a 10-inch cast iron skillet works well).
- Broil the salmon for about 13 minutes, or until it’s cooked to your liking.
- Plate up your delicious stuffed salmon and savor every bite!